Universal mute for vertical pianos

Abstract

A universal mute for vertical pianos that as a unit mounts to the tuning pins with adjustment capability to establish installability in existing vertical pianos of various size, age and origin.

I claim: 
     
       1. A muffler assembly for vertical pianos, said muffler assembly comprising: a muting assembly adapted to extend horizontally across the strings of said vertical piano, said muting assembly including muting material attached to a muting rail acting as an impact absorbing mute when placed between an activated hammer and a piano string;   a mounting assembly for connecting said muting assembly to the tuning pins of said vertical piano, said mounting assembly being capable of adjusting said muting assembly relative to said tuning pins, said mounting assembly including coupling means for grasping at least one tuning pin; and   a connecting assembly connecting said mounting assembly and said muting assembly for selectively moving said muting assembly between a muting position and a non-muting position.   
     
     
       2. The muffler assembly of claim 1 where in said connecting assembly comprises a control cable connected to linkage joining said mounting assembly and said muting assembly. 
     
     
       3. The muffler assembly of claim 2 wherein said coupling means grasps at least two tuning pins. 
     
     
       4. The muffler assembly of claim 3 wherein said coupling means consists of a pair of externally threaded tubes, the interiors of which are shaped to slip snugly over said tuning pins, and said mounting assembly including a threaded link adjustably connecting tubes to said linkages.